Need a boost for today’s Mini Crossword? This puzzle tests knowledge of 2010s pop hits and Gen Z slang, offering a quick and fun challenge.
The Mini Crossword provides a lighter alternative to the standard Times puzzle, delivering a brief but engaging word‑play session in just a few minutes.
CNET offers daily answer keys and hints for the New York Times Mini Crossword, along with companion games such as Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition, and Strands.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Hairs that are signs of aging
Answer: GRAYS
6A clue: Lover boy in the House of Montague
Answer: ROMEO
7A clue: U.F.O. pilot
Answer: ALIEN
8A clue: Full of sharp flavor
Answer: ZESTY
9A clue: “___ and Oh’s” (2010s pop hit)
Answer: EXES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Munch on grass
Answer: GRAZE
2D clue: Fancy watch brand
Answer: ROLEX
3D clue: “Something’s ___” (“This doesn’t seem right”)
Answer: AMISS
4D clue: Throw hard, in Gen Z slang
Answer: YEET
5D clue: PlayStation maker
Answer: SONY